Poster MP0024: 80th Anniversary of the Allied Landings in Normandy

This poster commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy through an original and symbolic visual composition. It represents the number "80" formed by pebbles arranged on the sand of Omaha Beach at low tide, creating an ephemeral installation that engages with the Normandy coastal landscape. Omaha Beach remains one of the most historically significant sites in the world, the scene of the deadliest fighting on June 6, 1944. The pebbles, natural elements of this beach, become markers of memory, each symbolizing the lives lost and the acts of bravery of the American soldiers who participated in this decisive operation. This artistic approach transforms a simple number into a living monument, reminding us that each stone represents a part of human history. The low tide reveals the sand that has absorbed so many sacrifices, while the number "80" inscribed in this landscape establishes a temporal link between 1944 and 2024. This poster is addressed to historians, descendants of combatants, enthusiasts of military heritage, and all those who recognize the importance of perpetuating collective memory. It enriches memorial spaces, museums, schools, and private collections, embodying a lasting commitment to the intergenerational transmission of history and respect for the generations who fought for our freedom.